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How do I become a member?

Frequently asked questions

Go to https://www.bellinghammakerspace.org and click "Become a Member". Pick the membership tier that best fits your needs. Fill out the registration form and click "Become a Member". You will be redirected to Paypal for payment.  Once you complete your r...

How do I cancel my membership?

Frequently asked questions

Log into the member management system. Click "Subscriptions" In the menu next to your membership, click "Pause" or "Cancel". Email [email protected] to let them know you're stopping your membership. This lets us know to deactivate your ke...

How do I re-activate my membership?

Frequently asked questions

If you want to reactivate your membership, simply log into Memberpress (https://members.bellinghammakerspace.org) and either unpause your membership or sign up for a new subscription. If you want to activate your membership for only one month, just pay for on...

When can I use my key card to get in?

Frequently asked questions

Members have key-card access via the back door 7 days a week during normal Bellis Fair mall hours. This includes days when we are not staffed or the mall is closed for holidays.

What tools can I use?

Frequently asked questions

The makerspace classifies tools into two categories: simple and complex. Simple tools are those that require no in-person training, are often portable, and would cause limited or minimal injury or damage if misused. Examples of simple tools include: hand s...

Can non-members use makerspace tools?

Frequently asked questions

No. Only members are allowed to use makerspace tools.

Can I borrow a tool?

Frequently asked questions

Members may not borrow or take home tools for personal use.  Members may take some makerspace equipment off-site for use in educational, community outreach, or publicity events (e.g. a community block party, school presentation, Maker Faire, etc.) under the f...

I need to leave my project overnight. How do I do this?

Frequently asked questions

If the project is smaller than a pizza box: Fill out a parking permit card with: your first and last name phone number, email address, description of the project when/how it can be safely moved when you will be back to retrieve it (no later than 72 ho...

Where do I find X?

Frequently asked questions

Search this wiki. Ask in the #general channel on Slack. Ask another member in person. Once you find it, add a page here in the appropriate book. :)

Does the makerspace own a Wowbagger XL 7000 (or any other tool)?

Frequently asked questions

It's entirely possible! We own lots of tools that are used by our members every day. The best way to find out is to search this wiki, then ask in the #general channel on Slack, then ask a human being.

There's an urgent problem at the makerspace. What do I do?

Frequently asked questions

First of all, if the problem will not: immediately threaten anybody's health or safety destroy the building in the next 24 hours destroy anybody's personal property in the next 24 hours destroy any makerspace property in the next 24 hours get exponentia...

Storage

Member Handbook

Projects or materials may be left up to 72 hours at the Bellingham Makerspace with the permission of a Bellingham Makerspace staff member, provided that they are stored in an out-of-the-way location with a full name, date it will be removed, and a phone number...

Consumables

Member Handbook

Many of the tools at The Bellingham Makerspace use tooling that wears out (consumables). These include things like drill bits, saw blades, dremel bits, etc. We try to keep basic tooling available for most tools, but we cannot supply tooling for every possible ...

Tools

Member Handbook

The makerspace classifies tools into two categories: simple and complex. Simple tools are those that require no in-person training, are often portable, and would cause limited or minimal injury or damage if misused. Examples of simple tools include: hand s...

Cleaning

Member Handbook

Everyone requires space to work. When you are done for the day, please return tools and clear horizontal surfaces of materials and projects. Sweep or vacuum your work area if needed. If you are gluing up a project and cannot transfer it, get a parking permit. ...

Photography

Policies and Procedures

The Bellingham Makerspace reserves the right to take photographs of people and projects in community spaces for promotional purposes. However, we also respect the privacy of our members, and any members can opt out of photography of themselves or their project...

Information Technology

Member Handbook

The Bellingham Makerspace provides information technology for members to use as part of their projects or classes. This includes: WiFi a 5-seat computer lab tool computers (e.g., in electronics or laser/vinyl cutting) a black-and white laser printer a c...

Guests

Member Handbook

A guest is someone who is not a member of The Bellingham Makerspace. One member is free to host up to seven (7) guests during member hours. All guests must sign a liability waiver. Guests may not use any complex tool outside of a scheduled class. Guests may u...

How to set up a digital signboard

Information Technology

The digital sign in the front window area of the makerspace is a 40" commercial display driven by a Raspberry Pi Model 3 B+. The "signboard" is set to display the contents of a Google Slides presentation on a loop, and it refreshes that presentation to pick up...